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  Centrecare's Volunteer Program

Volunteers are united in a common goal with a shared desire to change the world they live in, to make it a better place. They can take direct action to address a need or cause they feel strongly about. Centrecare relies on the valuable support of volunteers who help us to change the beliefs of people and consequently the social isolation in our community. If you have some spare time and want to put your skills, energy and passion to work, have a look at the different ways you can volunteer within the service delivery of Centrecare's programs.

Centrecare Migrant Services

Centrecare Migrant Services (CMS) acknowledges and welcomes the important contribution made by volunteers to the work of the organisation.

Volunteers assisting migrants and humanitarian entrants have played a significant role in the settlement of our clients. Volunteers within our organisation represent everything that is worthwhile about the Australian sense of community and their work is effective in building bridges between cultures.   For Centrecare, volunteers provides the opportunity to enhance and extend our current services and bring new energy and creativity to the programs.

The following opportunities to volunteer, gain experiences, participate and contribute to the community are available to people of all ages, backgrounds, interests and abilities.   

Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy

Centrecare is looking for volunteers to support newly arrived refugees by providing basic life skills assistance (such as cooking, health/hygiene, public transport and shopping) and social support to help the family to become independent. You might introduce refugees to local ethnic or other community support organisations, and provide information, guidance and practical assistance to adjust to life in Australia. All families are living south of the river.

Ongoing training, Working with Children Check and Police Clearance are provided as applicable to all volunteers and travel expenses are reimbursed. You must be able to commit to a minimum 6 month period and will be expected to provide 3-4 hours of your time per week (including training). This program is highly stimulating and rewarding, and it gives you the opportunity to learn about other cultures. For more information please contact Ute on 9451 1100 or uschierhorn@centrecare.com.au

Migration Advice Service

Centrecare needs the assistance of volunteers to help in our Migration Advice Service located at 25 Victoria Square, Perth. The Migration Advice Service provides immigration advice and assistance to financially, culturally or linguistically disadvantaged people in the community. Most clients seek advice on the Refugee or Humanitarian Migration Program.

You will assist our Registered Migration Agents in a number of support roles including administration assistance, researching legal matters and case law, and completing forms.

Before commencing your volunteer service you will be given training and support to enable you to provide the services we need. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain work experience in the interesting and rewarding field of Immigration law. Centrecare would greatly appreciate any assistance you can give. Please contact Ute on 9451 1100 or uschierhorn@centrecare.com.au.

Centrecare Mirrabooka

Centrecare Mirrabooka appreciates the contribution made by volunteers.  Centrecare recognises the support and assistance that volunteers contribute to the organisation in providing families with in-home parenting support in and around the Mirrabooka suburbs.

Parent Link Program

We are currently seeking male and female volunteers to join our Parent Link Home Visiting Service.  Parent Link is a free service that provides in-home support to mothers and fathers in their parenting efforts to raise young children (new born to six years of age.)  Parents using this service find that visits from a trained volunteer help them manage the challenges of parenting.

We are now seeking additional volunteers to join our dynamic team and support families to develop skills and gain confidence in parenting. 
We will provide  extensive training as well as provide ongoing support , with regular supervision and volunteer support meetings, as well as social outings. 

For more information please call Marcella on 9440 0400 or email mdegroot@centrecare.com.au.